I11Requirement for construction contracts to be in writing

1

Article 6 of the 1997 Order (provisions applicable only to agreements in writing) is repealed.

2

In Article 7 of that Order (right to refer disputes to adjudication)—

a

in paragraph (2) after “The contract shall” insert “ include provision in writing so as to ”;

b

in paragraphs (3) and (4) after “provide” insert “ in writing ”.

3

In this Act “the 1997 Order” means the Construction Contracts (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 1).